University of Oregon

Eugene, OR
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    Faculty & Research

    284 faculty · 311 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Psychology, General48 faculty · 29 courses avg h-index 30.1 #20 of 89 in Psychology
    Paul Slovic, Professor Emeritus h-index 142
    Notable: “Perception of Risk” (1987) · 9,079 citations
    Nicholas Allen, Professor; Ann Swindells Professor; Director, Center for Digital Mental Health h-index 92
    Clinical, Adolescent Development and Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Sleep, Developmental Social and Affective Neuroscience, Family Processes, Digital Mental Health, Assessment and Intervention, Prevention
    Notable: “Our future: a Lancet commission on adolescent health and wellbeing” (2016) · 3,718 citations
    Ellen Peters, Philip H. Knight Chair and Professor h-index 81
    Notable: “Using social and behavioural science to support COVID-19 pandemic response” (2020) · 5,063 citations
    Nash Unsworth, Professor h-index 61
    Notable: “An automated version of the operation span task” (2005) · 1,869 citations
    Courses: Special Studies · Introduction to Psychology I · Introduction to Psychology II · Scientific Thinking in Psychology · Statistical Methods in Psychology · Research Methods in Psychology +23 more
    Biology41 faculty · 31 courses avg h-index 35.3 #17 of 68 in Biology
    John Postlethwait, Professor Emeritus h-index 94
    Notable: “Preservation of Duplicate Genes by Complementary, Degenerative Mutations” (1999) · 3,565 citations
    Chris Doe, Professor h-index 88
    Cell & Developmental Biology Molecular Biology & Genetics Neuroscience & Behavior Research Topic: Neural stem cells, cell polarity, CNS development in Drosophila Back to Top Directory Faculty Affiliated Faculty Staf
    Notable: “Tools for neuroanatomy and neurogenetics in Drosophila” (2008) · 1,068 citations
    Brendan Bohannan, Professor h-index 72
    Ecology and Evolution Molecular Biology & Genetics Research Topic: Testing ecological and evolutionary theory using microbial model systems. Applying ecological and evolutionary theory to microbes in nature Back
    Notable: “Microbial biogeography: putting microorganisms on the map” (2006) · 3,030 citations
    Eric Selker, Professor Emeritus h-index 68
    Notable: “Rapid SNP Discovery and Genetic Mapping Using Sequenced RAD Markers” (2008) · 3,501 citations
    Courses: Biology of Cancer · Biology of Immortality · Introduction to Ecology · Introduction to Animal Behavior · Science, Policy, and Biology · Ocean Planet +25 more
    Music40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 7.8
    Jack Boss, Professor of Music Theory and Composition h-index 10
    Joyce Chen, Assistant Professor of Historical Keyboards h-index 3
    Abigail Fine, Associate Professor of Musicology
    Alexandre Dossin, Professor of Piano
    Courses: Understanding Music · Music Theory Fundamentals · Music Theory I · Music Theory II · Music Theory III · Aural Skills I +34 more
    Business/Commerce34 faculty · 34 courses avg h-index 13.9 #6 of 8 in Business
    T. Bettina Cornwell, Head, Department of Marketing h-index 48
    Publications In the News About Biography: T. Bettina Cornwell is a professor of marketing and head of the marketing department at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. She was also named Philip H. Knight Chair, one of th
    Notable: “Celebrity endorsement, brand credibility and brand equity” (2011) · 764 citations
    Bruce Blonigen, Edward Maletis Dean, Lundquist College of Business h-index 45
    International trade, industrial organization, applied econometrics. Website:
    Notable: “A Review of the Empirical Literature on FDI Determinants” (2005) · 1,118 citations
    David Wagner, Associate Professor of Management; Doug McKay Research Scholar h-index 23
    Notable: “Obfuscated Gradients Give a False Sense of Security: Circumventing\n Defenses to Adversarial Examples” (2018) · 1,198 citations
    Angela Davis, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Programs h-index 19
    Notable: “Beyond the Numbers: Measuring the Information Content of Earnings Press Release Language*” (2011) · 710 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Business · Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel · Special Studies · Global Perspectives in Business · Leadership and Communication · Economy, Industry, and Competitive Analysis +28 more
    Journalism33 faculty · 36 courses avg h-index 14 #17 of 25 in Communication
    Nicole Dahmen, Professor h-index 19
    Media ethics Photojournalism Iconic photographs Contextual reporting Solutions journalism Creative nonfiction Faculty & Research Faculty and Staff Directory Faculty Emerit Faculty Pro Tem Faculty Staff Graduate Employees Advertising Un
    Damian Radcliffe, Professor of Practice; Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism h-index 15
    Whitney Phillips, Associate Professor of Information Politics and Media Ethics; John L. Hulteng Endowed Chair h-index 11
    Jesse Abdenour, Associate Professor h-index 9
    Journalism studies, news quality, news audiences, documentary film, investigative journalism, broadcast journalism, copyright law Research
    Notable: “The contextualist function: US newspaper journalists value social responsibility” (2016) · 79 citations
    Courses: Media Professions · Story Craft Audio · Story Craft Visual · Science and Popular Media · Field Studies · Workshop +30 more
    Economics26 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 22.3 #53 of 104 in Economics
    George Evans, John B. Hamacher Professor of Economics h-index 48
    Notable: “Pitfalls in Testing for Explosive Bubbles in Asset Prices” (1991) · 671 citations
    Bruce Blonigen, Philip H. Knight Professor of Social Science h-index 45
    International trade, industrial organization, applied econometrics. Website:
    Notable: “A Review of the Empirical Literature on FDI Determinants” (2005) · 1,118 citations
    Christopher Ellis, Professor Emeritus h-index 42
    Notable: “Lichen epiphyte diversity: A species, community and trait-based review” (2011) · 299 citations
    Jeremy Piger, Professor h-index 31
    Notable: “Beyond the Numbers: Measuring the Information Content of Earnings Press Release Language*” (2011) · 710 citations
    Courses: Contemporary Economic Issues · Special Studies · Principles of Microeconomics · Principles of Macroeconomics · Intermediate Microeconomic Theory · Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Oregon. University of Oregon in Eugene, OR reports an overall acceptance rate of 88.3%, an SAT middle 50% of 1130–1360, a class size of 5,087, and a yield of 17.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. AAU member and Oregon flagship known for journalism, business, and environmental sciences. Nike co-founder Phil Knight is top donor. 88% acceptance rate; test-optional.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Oregon: key admissions facts

    University of Oregon's overall acceptance rate is 88.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Oregon's SAT middle-50% range is 1130–1360 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Oregon is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Oregon's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 17.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Oregon for families earning under $75,000 is about $16,678 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Oregon on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Oregon cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $15,909 per year in net price at University of Oregon, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $31,021 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $18,364 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Oregon: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$15,909
    $30,001–$48,000$15,760
    $48,001–$75,000$18,364
    $75,001–$110,000$24,704
    Over $110,000$31,021
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$14,532
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$44,523
    Room and board$18,183

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Oregon?

    University of Oregon's overall acceptance rate is 88.3%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Oregon?

    Admitted students at University of Oregon typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1130–1360 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Oregon?

    Getting into University of Oregon is relatively accessible: it admits 88.3% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Oregon offer early decision or early action?

    University of Oregon offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Oregon cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Oregon — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $16,678 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Oregon cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $15,909 per year in net price at University of Oregon, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $31,021 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $18,364 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances.